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Don Williams Is Coming To The Alberta Bair Theater

Andy West — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:53:21 +0000

Don Williams, who has performed some of country music’s all-time classics such as “Amanda,” “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “I Believe In You” and “It Must Be Love”, is finally coming to Billings! He had a concert scheduled for last October but the 73 year-old had to cancel due to a bronchial infection. The show’s [...]

Andy West Plays Your Favorite Drinking Songs On Beer 30!

Andy West — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:01:32 +0000

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A Friday Edition Of Beer 30 Is On Tap In About An Hour!

Andy West — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:35:09 +0000

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Carrie Underwood Is A Total Sweetheart!

Andy West — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:15:36 +0000

As you can imagine people who do what we do for a living meet quite a few celebrities. I’ve found them to be a mixed bag (just like people in general). Some nice and some rather full of themselves. Carrie was friendly and talkative and seemed to have a good sense of humor. She signed [...]

Robert Wagner VS George Straight

Andy West — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:42:16 +0000

Is it just me or do Robert Wagner and George Straight look like long lost twins?

Daily Roundup: Country Stars Real Names, Kenny Chesney + More

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:22:26 +0000

The countdown to the Top 100 Country Songs in country music will wrap up this week, and three more legendary tracks were revealed on Monday. Find those, along with the real names of 10 country stars in today’s Daily Roundup. Also find out why one Kenny Chesney fan was thrown out of a show in the strangest story you’ll hear this week.

Eric Church Brings Country to Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:30:48 +0000

Eric Church hit the stage at Metallica‘s first-ever Orion Music + More festival yesterday (June 24), held at Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J. Metallica singer James Hetfield introduced Church before his set, saying that the Orion is a place for rebels, and “representing the country side is Mr. Eric Church.” It was beyond cool for the singer of the biggest rock band in the world to welcome Church to the fest personally. The crowd heeded Hetfield’s advice and poured into the open airfield for Church’s set.

Faith Hill Strikes Balance Between Country and Soul on New Album

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:00:01 +0000

It’s been almost seven years since the Faith Hill released a studio album of original material, and the superstar admits she is as anxious as the fans to get the new music heard. Recently she talked to reporters about the upcoming project’s direction. “I spent a great deal of time on this last record — [...]

David Nail to Play the Country Music Hall of Fame During 2012 CMA Music Festival

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:31:16 +0000

David Nail is one of many artists scheduled to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville during the 2012 CMA Music Festival this week. Nail will kickoff the Hot Nights at the Hall concert series with his performance, which is slated for Tuesday night (June 5).

Top 40 Country Songs – June 2012

Billy Dukes — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:31:59 +0000

Kenny Chesney's new single makes a Top 10 debut on the Taste of Country list of the Top 40 Country Songs of June 2012. 'Come Over' is one of three songs about 'Over' — including 'Over' by Blake Shelton and 'Over You' by Miranda Lambert — to make this list. None of those three are in the Top 5 however. Those positions go to songs that are at the top of sales, Billboard and request charts.

Dierks Bentley Pranks the Cadillac Black on Country and Cold Cans Tour

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:57 +0000

Sadly, the latest leg of Dierks Bentley‘s Country and Cold Cans Tour came to an end over the weekend. But if you think Bentley spent the last few days leading up to the last show online trying to find the perfect “thank you” gift for his opening acts, you’d better think again. Instead, Bentley decided to pull out the pranks, with the victims being the members of the Cadillac Black.

Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour Exhibit to Open in Nashville

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:00:58 +0000

When country music fanatics pour into Nashville for CMA Fest next week, they’ll have the opportunity to get their fill of Taylor Swift, too. Starting June 6, an exhibit devoted entirely to the award-winning country songstress will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Appropriately named Taylor Swift: Speak Now — Treasures [...]

Country Artists Who Have Served Their Country

Billy Dukes — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:42 +0000

Country music has a long tradition of supporting the troops, with stars like Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and Darryl Worley taking frequent trips overseas to play for the men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of course, before the Gulf Wars, country musicians were quick to join the USO to play for troops stationed just about anywhere. While only a minority of Nashville’s best served in the military, more than a few on this list may surprise you.

Patsy Cline Honored With Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:41 +0000

“Patsy Cline is an American music icon and perhaps the most accessible artist in country music history,” says Country Music Hall of Fame and museum director Kyle Young (quote via GAC). “Though she recorded for only eight years and made her last record nearly 50 years ago, her body of work — those classic torch songs and ballads of heartache — have continued to resonate with music fans of all genres.”

Country Stars at the 'American Idol' Finale

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:50 +0000

The ‘American Idol’ finale is almost as hot of a red carpet party as any major award show. Stars from all over the world of music and movies turned up to get a glimpse of this year’s winner being crowned ‘American Idol’ champion. The honor went to Phillip Phillips this year, but a familiar face to country fans was on stage to do the honors.

Country Stars Gearing Up For Cheyenne Frontier Days

Jami Bond — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:33:52 +0000

Some of the biggest names in country music are saddling up to entertain fans at Cheyenne Frontier Days! I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and remember going to Cheyenne Frontier Days every year! Known as the Grand Daddy of Em’All, Cheyenne Frontier Days occurs each summer during the last full week in July. [...]

Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education

Megan Pacella — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:10 +0000

By now, everyone knows that award-winning country star Taylor Swift has a huge heart. And thanks to her award-winning, record-breaking music career, the ‘Mean’ hitmaker has a hefty bank account, too. What do you get when you put those things together? A gigantic donation to a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

'Malibu Country' Trailer Gives First Look at Reba McEntire's New Comedy Series

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:14 +0000

Following a successful television run with her self-titled sitcom ‘Reba,’ Reba McEntire is getting another crack at the small screen. The singer-turned-actress’ new series, ‘Malibu Country,’ has been picked up by ABC, after a pilot episode was given the greenlight earlier this year. Now, the first official trailer for the series has been released.

Get Ready to Jam at Annual Headwaters Country Jam

Jami Bond — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:59:40 +0000

The annual Headwaters Country Jam is celebrating it’s 5th anniversary this summer and some big name country stars are making their way to Big Sky Country for the three day festival! Check out this year’s lineup! Joe Nichols and Justin Moore will kick things off on Friday night June 28. Aaron Tippin, the Kentucky [...]

Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera Planning to Record Country Duet?

Megan Pacella — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:00:35 +0000

Can Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera duet? It’s hard to say, but judging by the tweets we saw going back and forth between the two ‘The Voice‘ judges earlier this week, a Shelton/Aguilera country mash-up might not be too far away.